The Tailor of Inverness

Dogstar Theatre
  • Drama

THE TAILOR OF INVERNESS

Krawiec z Invernessu

Matthew Zajac’s stunning show about his Polish-Ukrainian father has entranced over 40,000 people, playing in a huge variety of venues from prestigious theatres in cities which include New York, Adelaide, Glasgow, Kyiv, London, Malmo and Berlin, to tiny village halls. This is a rare chance to see this unforgettable and moving story of displacement and survival in war-torn Europe, a powerful allegory for all victims of war.

Winner of a Scotsman Fringe First, the Stage Best Solo Performer Award at the Edinburgh Fringe and the 2009 Best Actor Award from the Scottish Critics.


Written & performed by Matthew Zajac

With Jonny Hardie/Gavin Marwick on violin

Directed by Ben Harrison

Designed by Ali Maclaurin

Musical direction by Jonny Hardie & Gavin Marwick

A towering piece of work

Sunday Independent, Ireland

Compelling, impassioned…a fine actor

New York Times

A universal work of theatre.

Sunday Herald , Scotland

A must…Zajac is truly a visionary

Broadway World, New York

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